Some highly creative finalists for Dezeen x Samsung's cardboard challenge, a competition to repurpose packaging into something new.
Category: Packaging Design
Put Out That Proverbial Fire With This Secret Fire Extinguisher Bar
If the long, exhausting day calls for a drink, but you need to be discreet, this secret fire extinguisher bar just might be perfect for you.
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Otherware is a Clever Pod Containing Reusable Utensils, Designed by Pharrell and Pentatonic
In a collaboration between eco-product company Pentatonic and Pharrell Williams' I Am Other brand, this clever pod is called Pebble, and it's a self contained cutlery and utensil case.
Loop’s Zero-Waste, Package Delivery Service Expanding This Summer
Loop's refillable product delivery service expands this summer, offering a unique, eco-friendly solution to shopping.
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Very Vintage Valentines
A collection of vintage Valentine's Day cards brings the nostalgia (and pun level) to new heights.
Fun and Modern Branding for Buddy Buddy Nut Butters
Buddy Buddy is a new brand of nut butters and almond milk from Belgium. Their branding was done by firm Futura, and shows a great sense of playfulness and fun, while remaining deeply modern and established looking.
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Ditch the Plastic With This Shampoo in Soap Bottles
We love the idea behind these Soapbottles, which completely ditch the plastic for a soap-enclosed product.
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Apeel Is A Plant-Based Additive That Keeps Produce Fresh Twice as Long
Apeel is hoping to help solve the food waste problem, with a non-toxic, plant-based solution that's applied directly to the fruit or vegetable, keeping them fresh for at least twice as long as they normally would.
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Rethinking Airplane Cabin Service Waste
Design studio PriestmanGoode has a clever and good-looking collection of in-cabin service trays, containers and cups that eliminate wasteful plastic.
Clever Heinz Ketchup Packaging Shows You the Perfect Pour
This clever Heinz Ketchup bottle design aims to solve the trickery of getting ketchup out of their glass bottles.
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A Paper Farmers Market
Paper artist Lee Ji-hee knows a thing or two about creating entire scenes out of nothing more than two dimensional sheets. We're fans of their latest project, an entire farmers market collection made of paper.
Sodastream Brings Back the 90s With This Clear, Retro Soda Maker
Great nostalgia release by Sodastream, bringing the 1990s back with their limited edition "Tori" sparkling water maker.
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Is Canned Water a Good Stepping Stone from Plastic Bottles?
Is canned drinking water the stepping stone away from single-use plastic bottles?
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Elegant Shampoo Bottles Made From Soap
These elegant and fanciful shampoo and bath product containers are, themselves, made from soap, resulting in an eco-friendly, and meta product line.
Jony Ive’s Design Legacy at Apple
Apple's Chief Design Officer, Sir Jony Ive, has stepped down from his role at the tech giant, marking the end of an era of design-thinking, and cutting-edge industrial design.
Biopack Packaging Is Made From Seeds That Grow When Planted
Biopack's clever packaging contains seeds, allowing the decomposing material to actually grow new life when it's finished.
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